The event billed as the "first big melodic metalfest ever in Orlando, Florida" is no more.

The Power Of Metal 1 festival, set to take place on November 18 at Tabu Nightclub (The Old Beacham Theatre) in Orlando, Florida, has been cancelled. Though no reason has been officially released, a note on the official festival website states that the "Power Of Metal 1 has been cancelled.. Those who have paid for tickets will receive refunds."

Artists originally scheduled to appear include Angra, Edguy, Rob Rock, and Seven Witches.